Student Life

The college experience wouldn't be complete without UHD's state-of-the-art recreation center, club teams and intramural sports.
All of which allow students to stay in shape, show off their UHD Gator spirit, bond through teamwork and just plain have some fun.

The ​University of Houston-Downtown offers wireless access campus-wide that is fast and secure.

Access to the secure wireless network is available to UHD students, faculty and staff. UHD’s wireless network infrastructure supports most mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, and smart phones. Any wireless device that supports the 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless standard will be able to connect to UHD's secure wireless network.

​Connecting from a Laptop

On your laptop navigate to the list of wireless connections currently available.

Windows: Click the wireless icon in your computers system tray (bottom right near the clock).

Mac: Click the wireless icon on the Menu Bar (top right).

Select UHDSecure

A new window will pop up requesting your username and password.

Students: Type in your UHD network ID (username) and password.

Faculty/Staff: Type UHD\ in front of your username and then type your password.

The windows will disappear and you will be connected to the secure UHD wireless network.

Connecting from a MOBILE DEVICE

On your mobile device navigate to the list of wireless connections currently available.

Select UHDSecureMobile

A new window will pop up requesting your username and password.

Students: Type in your UHD network ID (username) and password.

Faculty/Staff: Type UHD\ in front of your username and then type your password.

The windows will disappear and you will be connected to the secure UHD wireless network.

Guest Account - Guest accounts for the UHD network are provided as a courtesy for official visitors of the University. To obtain a Guest Account, ask your campus sponsor to complete the Guest Network Account Request Form​ and submit this form to the Information Technology Office located in S-700, Main Building.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need anything other than my wireless device to connect to UHD's wireless network?You must have a valid UHD network ID (username) and password in addition to your wireless device.

I have a UHD network ID (username), but I don't remember my password. What should I do?you may visit e-Services and select the Forgot My Password link, or contact the Service Deskat 713-221-8031 for assistance.

How do I connect my wireless device to UHD's wireless network? For more information, please follow the steps in the UHD Wireless tab above.